Caledon Hills

The Train Wreck Hike

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: General
Location (Google Maps): Meet at the roadside parking at the junction of Escarpment Side Road and Willoughby Road, km 15.9 (Map 15).
Car Pool to roadside parking at Mountain View Side Trail on Mountain View Road. Google Map Coordinates: 43.894254, -79.922522, north of km 26.8 (Map 16).

Hike Leader(s): Dan Revington Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 10.2 km

Description

In 1907, a passenger train went off the tracks on the steep Horseshoe Valley curve on the Niagara Escarpment. Seven people were killed and dozens were injured. The Bruce Trail passes close to the location of this disaster. Join us for a hike that includes panoramic views from Escarpment Road, and to learn about the tragic history of the famous Horseshoe Curve Rail Disaster.

Bring your choice of hydration and snacks. We will be going through the forest, as well as walking on roads. Sturdy footwear is essential.

Dufferin Hi-Land - 2nd Line EHS

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: Tuesday Hikers
Location (Google Maps): Meet at 2nd Line EHS parking, north of Mono Centre.
Driving directions: Go on Highway 410 north, continue on Highway 10 north, drive through Orangeville, turn right on Mono Centre Rd. (8), left on 2nd Line EHS to parking at km 2.2, north of 20 Sideroad (Edition 31, map 19).
Please note parking is not at Mono Community Centre but further on 2nd Line EHS.

Hike Leader(s): Mohammad Shafiq Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing
Distance: 12 km

Description

Will car shuttle to Hurontario Street, just south of Highway 89, km 14.1 (Edition 31, map 20) and hike main Bruce Trail and McCarson’s Lake Side Trail for a 12 km hike that includes about 5 km road walk. The hike will help our colleagues to complete Dufferin section end-to-end. Kindly be prepared to participate in car shuttle.
Bring snacks and your choice of hydration. Poles are recommended.
Dress according to weather, it’s getting chilly.
Hike leader contact # 416-566-0503

Iroquoia End-to-End Hike 10 of 10

Hosting Club: Caledon Hills
Category: End-to-End
Location (Google Maps): Meet at Grimsby Lions Community Pool, Elm St. at the south end of Coronation Park, km 0.0. Shuttle to start at Jones Rd.

Hike Leader(s): Nancy Mooney Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium – 3 to 4 km/hour
Terrain: Moderate – some hills and/or some poor footing, Strenuous – hilly with steep climbs and some poor footing
Distance: From 0.0 to 14.0, 14.0 km. Maps 6, 5

Description

This is the last hike of the series! We will hike below the escarpment, then gradually climb and enjoy views over Lake Ontario. We then follow roads to reach Beamer Memorial Conservation Area which offers several lookouts before our descent to the road and vehicles.